Factors influencing the performance of solar thermal systems

It is important to understand the factors that influence the performance of solar thermal systems as they can be an ideal way to provide extra hot water to supplement energy delivered by heat pumps or boilers.  A solar system can therefore be designed to deliver hot water reliably and meet the requirements of the household.  […]

Energy Consulting

Energy Consultants are professionals who have studied and worked in the field of energy and or engineering, they are experts capable of helping individuals and businesses reduce the cost of their energy needs by designing an energy saving strategy and helping the company to implement this program by switching to alternative low carbon technologies. By […]

DECC releases energy consumption and generation stats for the UK

The DECC (Department of Energy and Climate Change) has recently released statistics regarding energy consumption and generation in the UK.  Key points were; – Electricity generated from renewable sources in the UK in 2012 increased by 19% on a year earlier and accounted for 11.3% of total UK electricity generation, up from 9.4% in 2011.  […]

Building Regulations Part L 2013

Consultation documents were released at the end of January for 2012 for the next version of Building Regulations. they are expected to come into force by October 2013 subject to any transitional arrangements. The consultation is presented into 4 sections: Section 1 outlines the consultation approach and then presents proposals to change various technical aspects […]

Perkins Engines – Peterborough

Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of a number of industrial units part of Perkins Engines, in Peterborough.  Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the two industrial units which are air conditioned buildings. The undertaking of an ACI (Air Conditioning Inspection) is a legal requirement according to article 9 of the Energy […]

ADECCO GROUP – Bouverie Street, London.

Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of the ADECCO office  in Bouverie Street, London.  Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the Bouverie Street office which is an air conditioned building. The undertaking of an ACI (Air Conditioning Inspection) is a legal requirement according to article 9 of the Energy Performance Building Directive […]

The Code for Sustainable Homes: PV or Solar Thermal?

The rising targets and requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes has led to somewhat conflicting information and views with regards to what is most practical and cost effective renewable energy solution techniques and methods. Since inception, Syntegra Consulting has actively approached influential and key decision makers within the building and construction industry with the […]

NGK Spare plugs ACI, Hemel Hempstead

Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of the NGK headquarters in Hemel Hempstead.  Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the NGK building which is an air conditioned mixed use office and warehouse building. The undertaking of an ACI (Air Conditioning Inspection) is a legal requirement according to article 9 of the Energy […]

ACI Report – Margaret Thatcher Infirmary, Royal Chelsea Hospital, SW3 4SR

Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of the Royal Chelsea Hospital-Margaret Thatcher Infirmary in the Royal Borough of Chelsea and Kensington.  Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary which is an air conditioned hospital building. The undertaking of an ACI (Air Conditioning Inspection) is a legal requirement according to […]

Energy Audit – Local Space Ltd, 58 Romford Road, London, E15

Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken a full energy audit of the head offices of Local Space housing association in East London. The energy audit involved a site survey where the existing HVAC systems, building fabric, small power and IT were surveyed. The aim of the site survey was to document the building’s energy performance and […]

Energy report and Air Conditioning Inspection – Getty Images, Camden Town, London, NW

Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of Getty Images building in Camden town, London.  Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the old Getty Images building which is an air conditioned office building in order to lease it to a new tenant. The ACI report together with the EPC were required as part […]

Sutton House Partnership – Air Con Inspection, Sutton, Surrey

Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of Sutton House Partnership building in Sutton, Surrey.  Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the Sutton Gate building which is an air conditioned office building. The undertaking of an ACI (Air Conditioning Inspection) is a legal requirement according to article 9 of the Energy Performance Building […]

What is PV?

What is PV and how does it work ? PV refers to photovoltaic (solar) panel systems, which convert sunlight into electricity using layers of semi-conducting materials. When exposed to natural daylight the panel produces a direct electrical current (DC), which is converted in to mains compatible alternating electrical current (AC) by an inverter. This AC […]